Common use of Seabird Bycatch Clause in Contracts

Seabird Bycatch. 3.1 Continue to implement the RFMO and CCAMLR engagement strategy for ACAP (SBWG10 Doc 07 Rev 1) and review at each SBWG meeting. Relevant Parties to engage and assist RFMOs and other relevant international bodies in assessing and minimising bycatch of albatrosses and petrels. Refine ACAP specific products on best practice bycatch data collection and reporting, and present to RFMOs. Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG and AC Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG Ongoing a) 18 weeks p.a. b) 18 weeks p.a. c) 2 weeks p.a. (a+b) 30,000 p.a. (core) 3,000 (core) a) Travel etc costs for attendance at selected RFMO meetings (less if Party can contribute directly) b) RFMO co-ordinator activities c) Review of process and recommend changes (SBWG) Includes development and dissemination of resources Translation costs. These guidelines will also be relevant for national (Party) observer programmes Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.2 Intersessional review of ACAP Best Practice Advice and Review documents for pelagic and demersal longline and trawl fishing gear SBWG via leads – Pelagic LL: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ LL: ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ to help ▇▇▇▇▇: ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing 3.3 Further development of mitigation advice for purse-seine fisheries Formalisation of ACAP Advice document for the purse seine mitigation advice. This advice document will include introductory and explanatory text, and will be made available on the ACAP website Finalise ACAP guidelines for removing entangled seabirds from nets (purse-seine and trawl) SBWG, via leads: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ (▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to help) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇, Secretariat Ongoing 4 weeks 3,000 (core) Using the toolbox approach. Costs for translation of advice document and guidelines, plus guidelines design. 3.4 Continue to update Mitigation Fact Sheets using new simplified format in a phased SBWG, BirdLife, Secretariat Ongoing 1 week per fact sheet 10, 000 (core, for approach: 1) line weighting safety practices 2) translation, updated advice on bird scaring lines for pelagic and for and demersal LL, and 3) fact sheets dealing new with ACAP Best Practice measures. factsheets) Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.5 Further pursue approaches to improve uptake of best practice seabird bycatch mitigation measures. Continue to develop and refine communication strategy and products to: ▪ Reinvigorate advice ▪ Communicate with different audiences (e.g. presentations, videos, other multi- media) to include success stories and information aimed at overcoming impediments to implementation SBWG, PaCSWG Secretariat Ongoing 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to participate in the process Aimed to help inform the development of future strategies for engagement with fishing fleets. Scope of work dependent on ongoing investigation into enhancing implementation of mitigation measures Possible secondment to investigate further specific communications areas and to supplement work of any part time consultant that the Secretariat might employ as communications adviser. Note cross-over with PaCSWG, communication is important for these matters as well How to make advice more user-friendly to fisheries managers and policy makers to enhance use. Model bycatch threat to seabird populations to communicate the extinction risk to ACAP Species. Continue to engage with certification schemes, by: ▪ Contributing to reviews of standards on bycatch considerations to encourage these to be informed by ACAP advice. ▪ Providing information to Parties and others to enable comment on individual fisheries assessments Secretariat, SBWG 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to continue to provide advice on the process Will require resources (possible secondment/small grant opportunity). ACAP should respond to relevant opportunities. Secretariat continue to engage, as required, consultant who has already provided advice on this process. A sub-group of SBWG will continue to pursue opportunities to engage with relevant schemes and will indicate when further input from the consultant would be helpful. Secretariat will continue to receive notifications from fishery certification schemes and will share these as relevant with the sub-group. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.6 Make available and disseminate ACAP advice on improving safety when hauling branch lines during pelagic longline operations. SBWG, RFMO Leads Ongoing Note studies done with 40, 45 and 60g, not presently feasible to test 80g. 3.7 Reporting on bycatch indicators and associated data, methodological approaches and reporting format refined as required Parties, SBWG, Secretariat Ongoing 20 weeks 10,000 p.a. (core) Need for contract support as this is a key element of work (0.25 FTE?) Workshop pre SBWG11. 3.8 Review and update the prioritisation framework for at-sea threats SBWG 2023-2024 1 week 5,000 (core) Analysis and update of data relating to threats and mitigation. Possible workshop. i) revise the framework for future use at SBWG11, taking account of risk assessment initiatives recently completed or currently underway. ii) update for MoP8 3.9 Further development/update of best practice advice for mitigation in artisanal, small scale and recreational fisheries, including research for these fisheries. Make advice (toolboxes) available on ACAP website and facilitate dissemination of advice. SBWG, Lead: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing 2,000 (core, for translation) Continued development of the toolbox to provide advice on mitigation options available for artisanal and small-scale fisheries. Good opportunity for secondment. Before posting on website, include introductory text explaining the context, purpose and use of the advice. 3.10 Further development of best practice advice for mitigation in gillnet fisheries. SBWG Ongoing 2 weeks 0 Through liaison with external initiatives. It is anticipated that the first step of this process will be a comprehensive literature review of all gillnet mitigation research across taxa to be compiled for the next meeting, and that ACAP Parties contribute towards this work, as appropriate. 3.11 Review of best practice guidelines in the use of Electronic Monitoring for the assessment and monitoring of seabird bycatch SBWG Lead: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing Draft guidelines were developed in 2021. Task 3.1 (RFMO Engagement) will be an important mechanism for dissemination. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.12 Evaluate the factors that drive or limit success of NPOA-Seabirds in reducing the bycatch of seabirds SBWG Ongoing 20 weeks 0 3.13 Help facilitate and support collaborative seabird impact and risk assessments at various scales SBWG Ongoing Encourage and help facilitate and support collaborative efforts to undertake seabird bycatch risk and impact assessments, including building capacity to undertake assessments – secondment opportunity. A number of initiatives currently underway. Progress reported at SBWG9, and will inform further actions. 3.14 Maintain bibliography of relevant bycatch information. SBWG, Science Officer Ongoing 1 week p.a. 0 Includes both published and unpublished literature. Replace working papers with published papers where possible. Submission of information from Parties and others encouraged. Refer and link to BMIS and other online bycatch databases. 3.15 Prepare a review of available information on the nature and extent of seabird bycatch associated with floated demersal longlines, and ways to increase the sink rate of this gear SBWG intersessional group. 2023 Possible secondment

Seabird Bycatch. 3.1 Continue to implement the RFMO and CCAMLR engagement strategy for ACAP (SBWG10 SBWG8 Doc 07 Rev 113) and review at each SBWG meeting. Relevant Parties to engage and assist RFMOs and other relevant international bodies in assessing and minimising bycatch of albatrosses and petrels. Refine Develop ACAP specific products on best practice bycatch data collection and reporting, and present reporting for presentation to RFMOs. Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG and AC Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG Ongoing a) 18 weeks p.a. b) 18 weeks p.a. c) 2 weeks p.a. (a+b) 30,000 p.a. (core) 3,000 (core) a) Travel etc costs for attendance at selected RFMO meetings (less if Party can contribute directly) b) RFMO co-ordinator activities c) Review of process and recommend changes (SBWG) Includes development and dissemination of resources Translation costs. These guidelines will also be relevant for national (Party) observer programmes Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD)resources 3.2 Intersessional review of ACAP Best Practice Advice and Review documents for pelagic and demersal longline and trawl fishing gear SBWG via leads – Pelagic LL: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ LL: ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ to help ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Trawl: ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing 3.3 Further development Development of mitigation advice for purse-purse- seine fisheries Formalisation of ACAP Advice document for the purse seine mitigation advice. This advice document will include introductory and explanatory text, and will be made available on the ACAP website Finalise ACAP guidelines for removing entangled seabirds from nets (purse-seine and trawl) SBWG, via leads: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ (▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to help) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇, Secretariat Ongoing 4 weeks 3,000 (core) Using the toolbox approach. Costs for translation of advice document and guidelines, plus guidelines design. 3.4 Continue to update Mitigation Fact Sheets using new simplified format in a phased SBWG, BirdLife, Secretariat Ongoing 1 week per fact sheet 10, 000 (core, for approach: 1) line weighting safety practices 2) translation, updated advice on bird scaring lines for pelagic and for and demersal LL, and 3) fact sheets dealing new with ACAP Best Practice measures. factsheets) Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.5 Further pursue approaches to improve uptake of best practice seabird bycatch mitigation measures. Continue to develop and refine communication strategy and products to: ▪ Reinvigorate advice ▪ Communicate with different audiences (e.g. presentations, videos, other multi- media) to include success stories and information aimed at overcoming impediments to implementation SBWG, PaCSWG Secretariat Ongoing 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to participate in the process Aimed to help inform the development of future strategies for engagement with fishing fleets. Scope of work dependent on ongoing investigation into enhancing implementation of mitigation measures Possible secondment to investigate further specific communications areas and to supplement work of any part time consultant that the Secretariat might employ as communications adviser. Note cross-over with PaCSWG, communication is important for these matters as well How to make advice more user-friendly to fisheries managers and policy makers to enhance use. Model bycatch threat to seabird populations to communicate the extinction risk to ACAP Species. Continue to engage with certification schemes, by: ▪ Contributing to reviews of standards on bycatch considerations to encourage these to be informed by ACAP advice. ▪ Providing information to Parties and others to enable comment on individual fisheries assessments Secretariat, SBWG 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to continue to provide advice on the process Will require resources (possible secondment/small grant opportunity). ACAP should respond to relevant opportunities. Secretariat continue to engage, as required, consultant who has already provided advice on this process. A sub-group of SBWG will continue to pursue opportunities to engage with relevant schemes and will indicate when further input from the consultant would be helpful. Secretariat will continue to receive notifications from fishery certification schemes and will share these as relevant with the sub-group. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.6 Make available 3.4 Continue to update Mitigation Fact Sheets using new simplified format in a phased approach: 1) complete fact sheets for pelagic LL line weighting and disseminate ACAP hook-shielding devices, 2) updated advice on improving safety when hauling branch bird scaring lines during for pelagic longline operationsand demersal LL, and 3) fact sheets dealing with ACAP Best Practice measures. SBWG, RFMO Leads Ongoing Note studies done with 40, 45 and 60g, not presently feasible to test 80g. 3.7 Reporting on bycatch indicators and associated data, methodological approaches and reporting format refined as required Parties, SBWG, Secretariat Ongoing 20 weeks 10,000 p.a. (core) Need for contract support as this is a key element of work (0.25 FTE?) Workshop pre SBWG11. 3.8 Review and update the prioritisation framework for at/BirdLife 2019-sea threats SBWG 2023-2024 2021 1 week 5,000 (core) Analysis and update of data relating to threats and mitigation. Possible workshop. i) revise the framework for future use at SBWG11, taking account of risk assessment initiatives recently completed or currently underway. ii) update for MoP8 3.9 Further development/update of best practice advice for mitigation in artisanal, small scale and recreational fisheries, including research for these fisheries. Make advice (toolboxes) available on ACAP website and facilitate dissemination of advice. SBWG, Lead: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing 2,000 per fact sheet 10,000 (core, for translation) Continued development of translation and for new factsheet) 3.5 Investigate the toolbox to provide advice on mitigation options available for artisanal barriers and small-scale fisheries. Good opportunity for secondment. Before posting on website, include introductory text explaining drivers in the context, purpose and use of the advice. 3.10 Further development uptake of best practice advice for mitigation in gillnet fisheries. SBWG Ongoing 2 weeks 0 Through liaison with external initiatives. It is anticipated that the first step of this process will be a comprehensive literature review of all gillnet mitigation research across taxa to be compiled for the next meeting, and that ACAP Parties contribute towards this work, as appropriate. 3.11 Review of best practice guidelines in the use of Electronic Monitoring for the assessment and monitoring of seabird bycatch SBWG Lead: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing Draft guidelines were developed in 2021mitigation measures. Task 3.1 (RFMO Engagement) will be an important mechanism for dissemination. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.12 Evaluate the factors that drive or limit success of NPOA-Seabirds in reducing the bycatch of seabirds SBWG Ongoing 20 weeks 0 3.13 Help facilitate and support collaborative seabird impact and risk assessments at various scales SBWG Ongoing Encourage and help facilitate and support collaborative efforts to undertake seabird bycatch risk and impact assessments, including building capacity to undertake assessments – secondment opportunity. A number of initiatives currently underway. Progress reported at SBWG9, and will inform further actions. 3.14 Maintain bibliography of relevant bycatch information. SBWG, Science Officer Ongoing 1 week p.a. 0 Includes both published and unpublished literature. Replace working papers with published papers where possible. Submission of information from Parties and others encouraged. Refer and link to BMIS and other online bycatch databases. 3.15 Prepare a review of available information on the nature and extent of seabird bycatch associated with floated demersal longlines, and ways to increase the sink rate of this gear SBWG intersessional group. 2023 Possible secondmente.

Seabird Bycatch. 3.1 Continue to implement the RFMO and CCAMLR engagement strategy for ACAP (SBWG8 Doc 13) (SBWG9 Doc 07 Rev 1) (SBWG10 Doc 07 Rev 1) and review at each SBWG meeting. Relevant Parties to engage and assist RFMOs and other relevant international bodies in assessing and minimising bycatch of albatrosses and petrels. Refine Develop ACAP specific products on best practice bycatch data collection and reporting for presentation to RFMOs. Reformat ACAP RFMO Engagement Strategy document. Convert Table 1 into a more efficient format for reporting, and present to RFMOswith clearer actions. Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG and AC Individual RFMO co- ordinators▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Secretariat, SBWG Ongoing a) 18 weeks p.a. b) 18 weeks p.a. c) 2 weeks p.a. (a+b) 30,000 p.a. (core) 3,000 (core) a) Travel etc costs for attendance at selected RFMO meetings (less if Party can contribute directly) b) RFMO co-ordinator activities c) Review of process and recommend changes (SBWG) Includes development and dissemination of resources Translation costs. These guidelines will also be relevant for national (Party) observer programmes Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.2 Intersessional review of ACAP Best Practice Advice and Review documents for pelagic and demersal longline and trawl fishing gear SBWG via leads – Pelagic LL: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ LL: ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ to help ▇▇▇▇▇Trawl: ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing 3.3 Further development of mitigation advice for purse-seine fisheries Formalisation of ACAP Advice document for the purse seine mitigation advice. This advice document will include introductory and explanatory text, and will be made available on the ACAP website Finalise ACAP guidelines for removing entangled seabirds from nets (purse-seine and trawl) SBWG, via leads: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ (▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to help) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇, Secretariat Ongoing 4 weeks 3,000 (core) Using the toolbox approach. Costs for translation of advice document and guidelines, plus guidelines design. 3.4 Continue to update Mitigation Fact Sheets SBWG, BirdLife, 2019-2021 1 week per 10,000 New fact sheet on improving crew safety when using new simplified format in a phased SBWG, BirdLife, approach: 1) complete fact sheets for pelagic Secretariat Ongoing 1 week per 2022 fact sheet 10, 000 13,000 (core, for approach: 1using branch line weighting (either as separate fact sheet or as part of line weighting fact sheet). LL line weighting and hook-shielding devices, translation, Opportunity of FAO funding with timeline. 2) line weighting safety practices 23) translation, updated and for advice on bird scaring lines for pelagic and for and new demersal LL, and 34) fact sheets dealing new with ACAP Best Practice measures. factsheets) Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.5 Further investigate the barriers and drivers in the and pursue approaches to improve uptake of best practice seabird bycatch mitigation measures. Continue to develop and refine communication strategy and products to: ▪ Reinvigorate advice ▪ Communicate with different audiences measures (e.g. presentations, videos, other multi- media) to include success stories and information aimed at overcoming impediments to implementation SBWG, PaCSWG Secretariat Ongoing 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to participate in the process Aimed to help inform the development of future strategies for engagement with fishing fleets. Scope of work dependent on ongoing investigation into enhancing implementation of mitigation measures Possible secondment to investigate further specific communications areas and to supplement work of any part time consultant that the Secretariat might employ as communications adviser. Note cross-over with PaCSWG, communication is important for these matters as well How to make advice more user-friendly to fisheries managers and policy makers to enhance use. Model bycatch threat to seabird populations to communicate the extinction risk to ACAP Species. Continue to engage with certification schemes, by: ▪ Contributing to reviews of standards on bycatch considerations to encourage these to be informed by ACAP advice. ▪ Providing information to Parties and others to enable comment on individual fisheries assessments Secretariat, SBWG 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to continue to provide advice on the process Will require resources (possible secondment/small grant opportunity). ACAP should respond to relevant opportunities. Secretariat continue to engage, as required, consultant who has already provided advice on this process. A sub-group of SBWG will continue to pursue opportunities to engage with relevant schemes and will indicate when further input from the consultant would be helpful. Secretariat will continue to receive notifications from fishery certification schemes and will share these as relevant with the sub-group. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.6 Make available and disseminate ACAP advice on improving safety when hauling branch lines during pelagic longline operations. SBWG, RFMO Leads Ongoing Note studies done with 40, 45 and 60g, not presently feasible to test 80g. 3.7 Reporting on bycatch indicators and associated data, methodological approaches and reporting format refined as required Parties, SBWG, Secretariat Ongoing 20 weeks 10,000 p.a. (core) Need for contract support as this is a key element of work (0.25 FTE?) Workshop pre SBWG11. 3.8 Review and update the prioritisation framework for at-sea threats SBWG 2023-2024 1 week 5,000 (core) Analysis and update of data relating to threats and mitigation. Possible workshop. i) revise the framework for future use at SBWG11, taking account of risk assessment initiatives recently completed or currently underway. ii) update for MoP8 3.9 Further development/update of best practice advice for mitigation in artisanal, small scale and recreational fisheries, including research for these fisheries. Make advice (toolboxes) available on ACAP website and facilitate dissemination of advice. SBWG, Lead: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing 2,000 (core, for translation) Continued development of the toolbox to provide advice on mitigation options available for artisanal and small-scale fisheries. Good opportunity for secondment. Before posting on website, include introductory text explaining the context, purpose and use of the advice. 3.10 Further development of best practice advice for mitigation in gillnet fisheries. SBWG Ongoing 2 weeks 0 Through liaison with external initiatives. It is anticipated that the first step of this process will be a comprehensive literature review of all gillnet mitigation research across taxa to be compiled for the next meeting, and that ACAP Parties contribute towards this work, as appropriate. 3.11 Review of best practice guidelines in the use of Electronic Monitoring for the assessment and monitoring of seabird bycatch SBWG Lead: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing Draft guidelines were developed in 2021. Task 3.1 (RFMO Engagement) will be an important mechanism for dissemination. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.12 Evaluate the factors that drive or limit success of NPOA-Seabirds in reducing the bycatch of seabirds SBWG Ongoing 20 weeks 0 3.13 Help facilitate and support collaborative seabird impact and risk assessments at various scales SBWG Ongoing Encourage and help facilitate and support collaborative efforts to undertake seabird bycatch risk and impact assessments, including building capacity to undertake assessments – secondment opportunity. A number of initiatives currently underway. Progress reported at SBWG9, and will inform further actions. 3.14 Maintain bibliography of relevant bycatch information. SBWG, Science Officer Ongoing 1 week p.a. 0 Includes both published and unpublished literature. Replace working papers with published papers where possible. Submission of information from Parties and others encouraged. Refer and link to BMIS and other online bycatch databases. 3.15 Prepare a review of available information on the nature and extent of seabird bycatch associated with floated demersal longlines, and ways to increase the sink rate of this gear SBWG intersessional group. 2023 Possible secondmente.

Seabird Bycatch. 3.1 Continue to implement the RFMO and CCAMLR engagement strategy interaction plan for ACAP (SBWG10 AC5 Doc 07 Rev 129) and review at each SBWG meeting. Relevant Parties to engage and assist RFMOs and other relevant international bodies in assessing and minimising bycatch of albatrosses and petrels. Refine Develop ACAP specific products on best practice bycatch data collection and reporting, and present reporting for presentation to RFMOs. Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG and AC Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG Ongoing 2016-2018 a) 18 weeks p.a. b) 18 weeks p.a. c) 2 weeks p.a. (a+b) AUD 30,000 p.a. (core) 3,000 (core) a) Travel etc costs for attendance at selected RFMO meetings (less if Party can contribute directly) b) RFMO co-ordinator activities c) Review of process and recommend changes (SBWG) Includes development and dissemination of resources Translation costsProgress reported at each SBWG meeting, and actions for the forthcoming period included in Annex 5 of the SBWG8 Report. These guidelines will also be relevant for national HIGH 3.2 Update analysis of overlaps of distributions and albatrosses and petrels with fisheries managed by RFMOs BirdLife / ACAP 2016-2017 4 weeks AUD 10,000 (Partycore) observer programmes Consider work and schedule of RFMO activities (e.g. seabird risk assessments and reviews of bycatch mitigation measures) Moved to Section 5 Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.2 Intersessional review of ACAP Best Practice Advice and Review documents for pelagic and demersal longline and trawl fishing gear SBWG via leads – Pelagic LL: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ LL: ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ to help ▇▇▇▇▇: ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoingcomments 3.3 Further development of mitigation advice for purse-seine fisheries Formalisation of ACAP Advice document for the purse seine mitigation advice. This advice document will include introductory and explanatory text, and will be made available on the ACAP website Finalise ACAP guidelines for removing entangled seabirds from nets (purse-seine and trawl) SBWG, via leads: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ (▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to help) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇, Secretariat Ongoing 4 weeks 3,000 (core) Using the toolbox approach. Costs for translation of advice document and guidelines, plus guidelines design. 3.4 Continue to update Mitigation Fact Sheets using new simplified format in a phased SBWGreview and utilise available information on foraging distribution, BirdLife, Secretariat Ongoing 1 week per fact sheet 10, 000 (core, for approach: 1) line weighting safety practices 2) translation, updated advice on bird scaring lines for pelagic fisheries and for and demersal LL, and 3) fact sheets dealing new with ACAP Best Practice measures. factsheets) Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.5 Further pursue approaches to improve uptake of best practice seabird bycatch mitigation measures. Continue to develop and refine communication strategy and products to: ▪ Reinvigorate advice ▪ Communicate with different audiences (e.g. presentations, videos, other multi- media) aid prioritisation of actions to include success stories and information aimed at overcoming impediments to implementation SBWG, PaCSWG Secretariat Ongoing 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to participate in reduce the process Aimed to help inform the development risk of future strategies for engagement with fishing fleets. Scope of work dependent on ongoing investigation into enhancing implementation of mitigation measures Possible secondment to investigate further specific communications areas and to supplement work of any part time consultant that the Secretariat might employ as communications adviser. Note cross-over with PaCSWG, communication is important for these matters as well How to make advice more user-friendly to fisheries managers and policy makers to enhance use. Model bycatch threat to seabird populations to communicate the extinction risk operations to ACAP Species. Continue species in waters subject to engage with certification schemes, by: ▪ Contributing to reviews of standards on bycatch considerations to encourage these to be informed by ACAP advice. ▪ Providing information to Parties and others to enable comment on individual fisheries assessments Secretariat, SBWG 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to continue to provide advice on the process Will require resources (possible secondment/small grant opportunity). ACAP should respond to relevant opportunities. Secretariat continue to engage, as required, consultant who has already provided advice on this process. A sub-group of SBWG will continue to pursue opportunities to engage with relevant schemes and will indicate when further input from the consultant would be helpful. Secretariat will continue to receive notifications from fishery certification schemes and will share these as relevant with the sub-group. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.6 Make available and disseminate ACAP advice on improving safety when hauling branch lines during pelagic longline operations. SBWG, RFMO Leads Ongoing Note studies done with 40, 45 and 60g, not presently feasible to test 80g. 3.7 Reporting on bycatch indicators and associated data, methodological approaches and reporting format refined as required Parties, SBWG, Secretariat Ongoing 20 weeks 10,000 p.a. (core) Need for contract support as this is a key element of work (0.25 FTE?) Workshop pre SBWG11. 3.8 Review and update the prioritisation framework for at-sea threats SBWG 2023-2024 1 week 5,000 (core) Analysis and update of data relating to threats and mitigation. Possible workshop. i) revise the framework for future use at SBWG11, taking account of risk assessment initiatives recently completed or currently underway. ii) update for MoP8 3.9 Further development/update of best practice advice for mitigation in artisanal, small scale and recreational fisheries, including research for these fisheries. Make advice (toolboxes) available on ACAP website and facilitate dissemination of advice. SBWG, Lead: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing 2,000 (core, for translation) Continued development of the toolbox to provide advice on mitigation options available for artisanal and small-scale fisheries. Good opportunity for secondment. Before posting on website, include introductory text explaining the context, purpose and use of the advice. 3.10 Further development of best practice advice for mitigation in gillnet fisheriesnational jurisdiction. SBWG Ongoing 2 weeks 0 Through liaison with external initiatives. It is anticipated that the first step of this process will be a comprehensive literature review of all gillnet mitigation research across taxa and Parties 2016-2018 AUD 10,000 (grant ) Assess needs for waters subject to be compiled for the next meetingnational jurisdiction and any capacity building requirements To facilitate regional coordination to better assess bycatch Consider possible link to conservation priorities, and that ACAP Parties contribute towards this work, such as appropriate. 3.11 Review of best practice guidelines in the use of Electronic Monitoring for the assessment and monitoring of seabird bycatch SBWG Lead: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing Draft guidelines were developed in 2021. Task 3.1 (RFMO Engagement) will be an important mechanism for dissemination. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.12 Evaluate the factors that drive or limit success of NPOA-Seabirds in reducing the bycatch of seabirds SBWG Ongoing 20 weeks 0 3.13 Help facilitate and support collaborative seabird impact and risk assessments at various scales SBWG Ongoing Encourage and help facilitate and support collaborative efforts Wandering Albatross Moved to undertake seabird bycatch risk and impact assessments, including building capacity to undertake assessments – secondment opportunity. A number of initiatives currently underway. Progress reported at SBWG9, and will inform further actions. 3.14 Section 5 3.4 Maintain bibliography of relevant bycatch information. SBWG, BirdLife/SBWG Science Officer Ongoing 2016-2018 1 week p.a. AUD 0 Based on Endnote library Includes both published and unpublished literature. literature Replace working papers with published papers where possible. possible Submission of information from Parties and others encouraged. Refer and link to BMIS and other online bycatch databases. 3.15 Prepare a review of available information on the nature and extent of seabird bycatch associated with floated demersal longlines, and ways to increase the sink rate of this gear SBWG intersessional groupBMIS. 2023 Possible secondmentOngoing. LOW

Seabird Bycatch. 3.1 Continue to implement the RFMO and CCAMLR engagement strategy interaction plan for ACAP (SBWG10 AC5 Doc 07 Rev 129) and review at each SBWG meeting. Relevant Parties to engage and assist RFMOs and other relevant international bodies in assessing and minimising bycatch of albatrosses and petrels. Refine Develop ACAP specific products on best practice bycatch data collection and reporting, and present reporting for presentation to RFMOs. Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG and AC Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG Ongoing 2016-2018 a) 18 weeks p.a. b) 18 weeks p.a. c) 2 weeks p.a. (a+b) AUD 30,000 p.a. (core) 3,000 (core) a) Travel etc costs for attendance at selected RFMO meetings (less if Party can contribute directly) b) RFMO co-ordinator activities c) Review of process and recommend changes (SBWG) Includes development and dissemination of resources Translation costsresources 3.2 Update analysis of overlaps of distributions and albatrosses and petrels with fisheries managed by RFMOs BirdLife / ACAP 2016-2017 4 weeks AUD 10,000 (core) Consider work and schedule of RFMO activities (e.g. seabird risk assessments and reviews of bycatch mitigation measures) Moved to Section 5 3.3 Continue to review and utilise available information on foraging distribution, fisheries and seabird bycatch to aid prioritisation of actions to reduce the risk of fishing operations to ACAP species in waters subject to national jurisdiction. These guidelines will also be SBWG and Parties 2016-2018 AUD 10,000 (grant ) Assess needs for waters subject to national jurisdiction and any capacity building requirements To facilitate regional coordination to better assess bycatch Consider possible link to conservation priorities, such as Wandering Albatross Moved to Section 5 3.4 Maintain bibliography of relevant for national (Party) observer programmes bycatch information. BirdLife/SBWG Science Officer 2016-2018 1 week p.a. AUD 0 Based on Endnote library Includes both published and unpublished literature Replace working papers with published papers where possible Submission of information from Parties and others encouraged Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.2 Intersessional review of ACAP Best Practice Advice and Review documents for pelagic and demersal longline and trawl fishing gear SBWG via leads – Pelagic LL: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ LL: ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ to help ▇▇▇▇▇: ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing 3.3 Further development of mitigation advice for purse-seine fisheries Formalisation of ACAP Advice document for the purse seine mitigation advice. This advice document will include introductory and explanatory text, and will be made available on the ACAP website Finalise ACAP guidelines for removing entangled seabirds from nets (purse-seine and trawl) SBWG, via leads: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ (▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to help) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇, Secretariat Ongoing 4 weeks 3,000 (core) Using the toolbox approach. Costs for translation of advice document and guidelines, plus guidelines design. 3.4 Continue to update Mitigation Fact Sheets using new simplified format in a phased SBWG, BirdLife, Secretariat Ongoing 1 week per fact sheet 10, 000 (core, for approach: 1) line weighting safety practices 2) translation, updated advice on bird scaring lines for pelagic and for and demersal LL, and 3) fact sheets dealing new with ACAP Best Practice measures. factsheets) Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.5 Further pursue approaches to improve uptake of best practice seabird bycatch mitigation measures. Continue to develop and refine communication strategy and products to: ▪ Reinvigorate advice ▪ Communicate with different audiences (e.g. presentations, videos, other multi- media) to include success stories and information aimed at overcoming impediments to implementation SBWG, PaCSWG Secretariat Ongoing 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to participate in the process Aimed to help inform the development of future strategies for engagement with fishing fleets. Scope of work dependent on ongoing investigation into enhancing implementation of mitigation measures Possible secondment to investigate further specific communications areas and to supplement work of any part time consultant that the Secretariat might employ as communications adviser. Note cross-over with PaCSWG, communication is important for these matters as well How to make advice more user-friendly to fisheries managers and policy makers to enhance use. Model bycatch threat to seabird populations to communicate the extinction risk to ACAP Species. Continue to engage with certification schemes, by: ▪ Contributing to reviews of standards on bycatch considerations to encourage these to be informed by ACAP advice. ▪ Providing information to Parties and others to enable comment on individual fisheries assessments Secretariat, SBWG 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to continue to provide advice on the process Will require resources (possible secondment/small grant opportunity). ACAP should respond to relevant opportunities. Secretariat continue to engage, as required, consultant who has already provided advice on this process. A sub-group of SBWG will continue to pursue opportunities to engage with relevant schemes and will indicate when further input from the consultant would be helpful. Secretariat will continue to receive notifications from fishery certification schemes and will share these as relevant with the sub-group. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.6 Make available and disseminate ACAP advice on improving safety when hauling branch lines during pelagic longline operations. SBWG, RFMO Leads Ongoing Note studies done with 40, 45 and 60g, not presently feasible to test 80g. 3.7 Reporting on bycatch indicators and associated data, methodological approaches and reporting format refined as required Parties, SBWG, Secretariat Ongoing 20 weeks 10,000 p.a. (core) Need for contract support as this is a key element of work (0.25 FTE?) Workshop pre SBWG11. 3.8 Review and update the prioritisation framework for at-sea threats SBWG 2023-2024 1 week 5,000 (core) Analysis and update of data relating to threats and mitigation. Possible workshop. i) revise the framework for future use at SBWG11, taking account of risk assessment initiatives recently completed or currently underway. ii) update for MoP8 3.9 Further development/update of best practice advice for mitigation in artisanal, small scale and recreational fisheries, including research for these fisheries. Make advice (toolboxes) available on ACAP website and facilitate dissemination of advice. SBWG, Lead: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing 2,000 (core, for translation) Continued development of the toolbox to provide advice on mitigation options available for artisanal and small-scale fisheries. Good opportunity for secondment. Before posting on website, include introductory text explaining the context, purpose and use of the advice. 3.10 Further development of best practice advice for mitigation in gillnet fisheries. SBWG Ongoing 2 weeks 0 Through liaison with external initiatives. It is anticipated that the first step of this process will be a comprehensive literature review of all gillnet mitigation research across taxa to be compiled for the next meeting, and that ACAP Parties contribute towards this work, as appropriate. 3.11 Review of best practice guidelines in the use of Electronic Monitoring for the assessment and monitoring of seabird bycatch SBWG Lead: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing Draft guidelines were developed in 2021. Task 3.1 (RFMO Engagement) will be an important mechanism for dissemination. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.12 Evaluate the factors that drive or limit success of NPOA-Seabirds in reducing the bycatch of seabirds SBWG Ongoing 20 weeks 0 3.13 Help facilitate and support collaborative seabird impact and risk assessments at various scales SBWG Ongoing Encourage and help facilitate and support collaborative efforts to undertake seabird bycatch risk and impact assessments, including building capacity to undertake assessments – secondment opportunity. A number of initiatives currently underway. Progress reported at SBWG9, and will inform further actions. 3.14 Maintain bibliography of relevant bycatch information. SBWG, Science Officer Ongoing 1 week p.a. 0 Includes both published and unpublished literature. Replace working papers with published papers where possible. Submission of information from Parties and others encouraged. Refer and link to BMIS and other online bycatch databases. 3.15 Prepare a review of available information on the nature and extent of seabird bycatch associated with floated demersal longlines, and ways to increase the sink rate of this gear SBWG intersessional group. 2023 Possible secondmentcomments

Seabird Bycatch. 3.1 4.1 Continue to implement the RFMO and CCAMLR engagement strategy interaction plan for ACAP (SBWG10 ACx, Doc 07 Rev 1y) and review at each SBWG meeting. Relevant relevant Parties to engage and assist RFMOs and other relevant international bodies in assessing and minimising bycatch of albatrosses and petrels. Refine ACAP specific products on best practice bycatch data collection and reporting, and present to RFMOs. petrels Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG and AC Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG Ongoing 2013-2015 a) 18 weeks p.a. pa b) 18 weeks p.a. week pa c) 2 weeks p.a. (a+bweek pa a)+b) AUD $30,000 p.a. (core) 3,000 (core) each pa AUD $0 a) Travel etc etc. costs for attendance at selected RFMO meetings (less if Party can contribute directly) b) RFMO co-ordinator activities c) Review of process and recommend changes (SBWG) Includes development and dissemination of resources Translation costs. These guidelines will also be relevant for national (Party) observer programmes Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.2 Intersessional 4.2 Review availability of albatross and petrel tracking/distribution data to ensure representativeness of species/age classes. Prioritise gaps and encourage studies to fill gaps. SBWG, AC, Parties and BirdLife International 2013-2015 1 week pa AUD $5,000 Review status at AC8 4.3 Update analysis of overlaps of distributions and albatrosses and petrels with fisheries managed by RFMOs BirdLife / ACAP 2013 4 weeks AUD $20,000 Review if updated overlap analyses required (AC6) 4.4 Continue to develop materials (both generic and specific) to assist SBWG Convenor with other SBWG consultation to review needs (Secretariat) 2013-2015 1 week <more detail needed> 1) Observer programme designs including protocols for the collection of ACAP Best Practice Advice seabird bycatch data, with consideration of analytical methods for assessing seabird bycatch to be examined first. 2) Summary of risk assessment methods and Review documents key contacts in this area. Priority decided inside the RFMO interaction plan. ID guide for drowned birds, including protocol for photographing dead birds Guidance on handling of hooked live birds – may be available from CCAMLR or other sources RFMOs and other relevant international and national bodies in reducing seabird bycatch and to maximise effective participation and consideration of issues relevant to ACAP 4.5 Continue to review and utilise jurisdiction. SBWG and Parties 2013-2015 1) 8 weeks 2) 2 weeks AUD $0 1) Commission initial report on knowledge of fisheries, status of any bycatch mitigation, knowledge of relevant seabird distribution for AC5. Note overlap with 4.4. NPOA seabirds also can be used. (AUD $0) 2) Assess needs for waters subject to national jurisdiction and any capacity building requirements 4.6 Maintain bibliography of relevant bycatch information BirdLife/SBWG (Secretariat) 2013-2015 1 week pa AUD $0 Includes both published and unpublished literature 4.7 Based on new information, update ACAP/BirdLife fact sheets on mitigation measures for fishing methods known to impact albatrosses and petrels (trawl, pelagic and longline, demersal longline and trawl fishing gear SBWG via leads – longline) SBWG/BirdLife 2013-2015 1 week per fact sheet AUD $5000 Costs are for translation. Leads - Trawl: New Zealand Pelagic LLlongline: ▇▇▇▇Australia Demersal longline: UK General: BirdLife 4.8 Produce report on lessons from mitigation success stories in commercial fisheries BirdLife/ Australia/ Convenor ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ LL: ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ to help ▇▇▇▇▇: ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing3 weeks AUD $0 Should be completed within current triennium – target audience is fisheries managers 3.3 Further development 4.9 Prepare review of mitigation advice for purse-seine fisheries Formalisation knowledge on deliberate take/killing of ACAP Advice document for the purse seine mitigation advice. This advice document will include introductory and explanatory text, and will be made available on the ACAP website Finalise ACAP guidelines for removing entangled seabirds from nets (purse-seine and trawl) SBWG, via leads: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ (▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to help) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇, Secretariat Ongoing species at sea Australia/ Brazil/ New Zealand/ Peru/ UK/ WWF/ SBWG 2010 4 weeks 3,000 AUD $0 Review to describe current knowledge (coremuch from unpublished literature) Using the toolbox approachand causes of any deliberate take and to consider possible take reduction strategies. Costs Should be completed within current triennium using secondee to Secretariat 4.10 Review results of any research on seabird bycatch issues, particularly that funded by ACAP SBWG 2013-2015 2 weeks pa AUD $0 Draw conclusions and make recommendations to AC as appropriate 4.11 Maintain review of research needs and priorities for translation bycatch research and mitigation development SBWG 2013-2015 2 weeks AUD $0 4.12 Provide and consider annual reports to each AC on WG activities SBWG and AC 2013-2015 1 week AUD $0 4.13 Estimate mortality in previously unobserved fisheries in range of advice document Waved albatross Ecuador and guidelines, plus guidelines design. 3.4 Continue to update Mitigation Fact Sheets using new simplified format in a phased SBWGPeru, BirdLife, Secretariat Ongoing 1 week per fact sheet 10AC, 000 (core, for approach: 1) line weighting safety practices 2) translation, updated advice on bird scaring lines for pelagic and for and demersal LL, and 3) fact sheets dealing new with ACAP Best Practice measures. factsheets) Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources American Bird Conservancy 2010 4 weeks AUD $20,000 Part of implementation from Waved Albatross Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.5 Further pursue approaches to improve uptake of best practice seabird bycatch mitigation measures. Continue to develop and refine communication strategy and products to: ▪ Reinvigorate advice ▪ Communicate with different audiences (e.g. presentations, videos, other multi- media) to include success stories and information aimed at overcoming impediments to implementation SBWG, PaCSWG Secretariat Ongoing 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to participate in the process Aimed to help inform the development of future strategies for engagement with fishing fleets. Scope of work dependent on ongoing investigation into enhancing implementation of mitigation measures Possible secondment to investigate further specific communications areas and to supplement work of any part time consultant that the Secretariat might employ as communications adviser. Note cross-over with PaCSWG, communication is important for these matters as well How to make advice more user-friendly to fisheries managers and policy makers to enhance use. Model bycatch threat to seabird populations to communicate the extinction risk to ACAP Species. Continue to engage with certification schemes, by: ▪ Contributing to reviews of standards on bycatch considerations to encourage these to be informed by ACAP advice. ▪ Providing information to Parties and others to enable comment on individual fisheries assessments Secretariat, SBWG 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to continue to provide advice on the process Will require resources (possible secondment/small grant opportunity). ACAP should respond to relevant opportunities. Secretariat continue to engage, as required, consultant who has already provided advice on this process. A sub-group of SBWG will continue to pursue opportunities to engage with relevant schemes and will indicate when further input Plan Awaits outcomes from the consultant would be helpful. Secretariat will continue to receive notifications from fishery certification schemes and will share these as relevant with the sub-group. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.6 Make available and disseminate ACAP advice on improving safety when hauling branch lines during pelagic longline operations. SBWG, RFMO Leads Ongoing Note studies done with 40, 45 and 60g, not presently feasible to test 80g. 3.7 Reporting on bycatch indicators and associated data, methodological approaches and reporting format refined as required Parties, SBWG, Secretariat Ongoing 20 weeks 10,000 p.a. (core) Need for contract support as this is a key element of work (0.25 FTE?) Workshop pre SBWG11. 3.8 Review and update the prioritisation framework for at-sea threats SBWG 2023-2024 1 week 5,000 (core) Analysis and update of data relating to threats and mitigation. Possible Waved albatross workshop. i) revise the framework for future use at SBWG11, taking account of risk assessment initiatives recently completed or currently underway. ii) update for MoP8 3.9 Further development/update of best practice advice for mitigation in artisanal, small scale and recreational fisheries, including research for these fisheries. Make advice (toolboxes) available on ACAP website and facilitate dissemination of advice. SBWG, Lead: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing 2,000 (core, for translation) Continued development of the toolbox to provide advice on mitigation options available for artisanal and small-scale fisheries. Good opportunity for secondment. Before posting on website, include introductory text explaining the context, purpose and use of the advice. 3.10 Further development of best practice advice for mitigation in gillnet fisheries. SBWG Ongoing 2 weeks 0 Through liaison with external initiatives. It is anticipated that the first step of this process will be a comprehensive literature review of all gillnet mitigation research across taxa to be compiled for the next meeting, and that ACAP Parties contribute towards this work, as appropriate. 3.11 Review of best practice guidelines in the use of Electronic Monitoring for the assessment and monitoring of seabird bycatch SBWG Lead: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing Draft guidelines were developed in 2021. Task 3.1 (RFMO Engagement) will be an important mechanism for dissemination. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.12 Evaluate the factors that drive or limit success of NPOA-Seabirds in reducing the bycatch of seabirds SBWG Ongoing 20 weeks 0 3.13 Help facilitate and support collaborative seabird impact and risk assessments at various scales SBWG Ongoing Encourage and help facilitate and support collaborative efforts to undertake seabird bycatch risk and impact assessments, including building capacity to undertake assessments – secondment opportunity. A number of initiatives currently underway. Progress reported at SBWG9, and will inform further actions. 3.14 Maintain bibliography of relevant bycatch information. SBWG, Science Officer Ongoing 1 week p.a. 0 Includes both published and unpublished literature. Replace working papers with published papers where possible. Submission of information from Parties and others encouraged. Refer and link to BMIS and other online bycatch databases. 3.15 Prepare a review of available information on the nature and extent of seabird bycatch associated with floated demersal longlines, and ways to increase the sink rate of this gear SBWG intersessional group. 2023 Possible secondment

Seabird Bycatch. 3.1 Continue to implement the RFMO and CCAMLR engagement strategy for ACAP (SBWG10 Doc 07 Rev 1) and review at each SBWG meeting. Relevant Parties to engage and assist RFMOs and other relevant international bodies in assessing and minimising bycatch of albatrosses and petrels. Refine ACAP specific products on best practice bycatch data collection and reporting, and present to RFMOs. Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG and AC Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG Ongoing a) 18 weeks p.a. b) 18 weeks p.a. c) 2 weeks p.a. (a+b) 30,000 p.a. (core) 3,000 (core) a) Travel etc costs for attendance at selected RFMO meetings (less if Party can contribute directly) b) RFMO co-ordinator activities c) Review of process and recommend changes (SBWG) Includes development and dissemination of resources . Translation costs. These guidelines will also be relevant for national (Party) observer programmes programmes. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.2 Intersessional review of ACAP Best Practice Advice and Review documents for pelagic and demersal longline and trawl fishing gear SBWG via leads – Pelagic LL: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ LL: ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ to help ▇▇▇▇▇: ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing 3.3 Further development of mitigation advice for purse-seine fisheries Formalisation of fisheries. Formalise ACAP Advice document for the purse seine mitigation advice. This advice document will include introductory and explanatory text, and will be made available on the ACAP website website. Finalise ACAP guidelines for removing entangled seabirds from nets (purse-seine and trawl) ). SBWG, via leads: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ (▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to help) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇, Secretariat Ongoing 4 weeks 3,000 (core) Using the toolbox approach. Costs for translation of advice document and guidelines, plus guidelines design. 3.4 Continue to update Mitigation Fact Sheets using new simplified format in a phased approach: 1) line weighting safety practices 2) updated advice on bird scaring lines for pelagic and demersal LL, and 3) fact sheets dealing with ACAP Best Practice measures. SBWG, BirdLifeBirdLife International, Secretariat Ongoing 1 week per fact sheet 10, 000 (core, for approach: 1) line weighting safety practices 2) translation, updated advice on bird scaring lines for pelagic and for and demersal LL, and 3) fact sheets dealing new with ACAP Best Practice measures. factsheets) Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.5 Further pursue approaches to improve uptake of best practice seabird bycatch mitigation measures. Continue to develop and refine communication strategy and products to: ▪ Reinvigorate advice ▪ Communicate with different audiences (e.g. presentations, videos, other multi- media) to include success stories and information aimed at overcoming impediments to implementation Model bycatch threat to seabird populations to communicate the extinction risk to ACAP Species. Continue to engage with certification schemes, by: ▪ Contributing to reviews of standards on bycatch considerations to encourage these to be informed by ACAP advice. ▪ Providing information to Parties and others to enable comment on individual fisheries assessments SBWG, PaCSWG Secretariat Secretariat, SBWG Ongoing 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to participate in the process 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to continue to provide advice on the process Aimed to help inform the development of future strategies for engagement with fishing fleets. Scope of work dependent on ongoing investigation into enhancing implementation of mitigation measures Possible secondment to investigate further specific communications areas and to supplement work of any part time consultant that the Secretariat might employ as communications adviser. Note cross-over with PaCSWG, communication is important for these matters as well well. How to make advice more user-friendly to fisheries managers and policy makers to enhance use. Model bycatch threat to seabird populations to communicate the extinction risk to ACAP Species. Continue to engage with certification schemes, by: ▪ Contributing to reviews of standards on bycatch considerations to encourage these to be informed by ACAP advice. ▪ Providing information to Parties and others to enable comment on individual fisheries assessments Secretariat, SBWG 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to continue to provide advice on the process Will require resources (possible secondment/small grant opportunity). ACAP should respond to relevant opportunities. Secretariat continue to engage, as required, consultant who has already provided advice on this process. A sub-group of SBWG will continue to pursue opportunities to engage with relevant schemes and will indicate when further input from the consultant would be helpful. Secretariat will continue to receive notifications from fishery certification schemes and will share these as relevant with the sub-group. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.6 Make available and disseminate ACAP advice on improving safety when hauling branch lines during pelagic longline operations. SBWG, RFMO Leads Ongoing Note studies done with 40, 45 and 60g, not presently feasible to test 80g. 3.7 Reporting on bycatch indicators and associated data, methodological approaches and reporting format refined as required Parties, SBWG, Secretariat Ongoing 20 weeks 10,000 p.a. (core) Need for contract support as this is a key element of work (0.25 FTE?) Workshop pre SBWG11. 3.8 Review and update the prioritisation framework for at-sea threats SBWG 2023-2024 1 week 5,000 (core) Analysis and update of data relating to threats and mitigation. Possible workshop. i) revise the framework for future use at SBWG11, taking account of risk assessment initiatives recently completed or currently underway. ii) update for MoP8. 3.9 Further development/update of best practice advice for mitigation in artisanal, small scale and recreational fisheries, including research for these fisheries. Make advice (toolboxes) available on ACAP website and facilitate dissemination of advice. SBWG, Lead: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing 2,000 (core, for translation) Continued development of the toolbox to provide advice on mitigation options available for artisanal and small-scale fisheries. Good opportunity for secondment. Before posting on website, include introductory text explaining the context, purpose and use of the advice. 3.10 Further development of best practice advice for mitigation in gillnet fisheries. SBWG Ongoing 2 weeks 0 Through liaison with external initiatives. It is anticipated that the first step of this process will be a comprehensive literature review of all gillnet mitigation research across taxa to be compiled for the next meetingtheSBWG11, and that ACAP Parties contribute towards this work, as appropriate. 3.11 Review of best practice guidelines in the use of Electronic Monitoring for the assessment and monitoring of seabird bycatch SBWG Lead: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing Draft guidelines Guidelines were developed in 2021. Task 3.1 (RFMO Engagement) will be an important mechanism for dissemination. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.12 Evaluate the factors that drive or limit success of NPOA-Seabirds in reducing the bycatch of seabirds SBWG Ongoing 20 weeks 0 3.13 Help facilitate and support collaborative seabird impact and risk assessments at various scales scales. SBWG Ongoing Encourage and help facilitate and support collaborative efforts to undertake seabird bycatch risk and impact assessments, including building capacity to undertake assessments – secondment opportunity. A number of initiatives currently underway. Progress reported at SBWG9, and will inform further actions. 3.14 Maintain bibliography of relevant bycatch information. SBWG, Science Officer Ongoing 1 week p.a. 0 Includes both published and unpublished literature. Replace working papers with published papers where possible. Submission of information from Parties and others encouraged. Refer and link to BMIS and other online bycatch databases. 3.15 Prepare a review of available information on the nature and extent of seabird bycatch associated with floated demersal longlines, and ways to increase the sink rate of this gear gear. SBWG intersessional group. group 2023 Possible secondment

Seabird Bycatch. 3.1 Continue to implement the RFMO and CCAMLR engagement strategy for ACAP (SBWG10 Doc 07 Rev 1) and review at each SBWG meeting. Relevant Parties to engage and assist RFMOs and other relevant international bodies in assessing and minimising bycatch of albatrosses and petrels. Refine ACAP specific products on best practice bycatch data collection and reporting, and present to RFMOs. Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG and AC Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG Ongoing a) 18 weeks p.a. b) 18 weeks p.a. c) 2 weeks p.a. (a+b) 30,000 p.a. (core) 3,000 (core) a) Travel etc costs for attendance at selected RFMO meetings (less if Party can contribute directly) b) RFMO co-ordinator activities c) Review of process and recommend changes (SBWG) Includes development and dissemination of resources . Translation costs. These guidelines will also be relevant for national (Party) observer programmes programmes. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.2 Intersessional review of ACAP Best Practice Advice and Review documents for pelagic and demersal longline and trawl fishing gear SBWG via leads – Pelagic LL: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ LL: ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ to help ▇▇▇▇▇: ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing 3.3 Further development of mitigation advice for purse-seine fisheries Formalisation of ACAP fisheries. FormaliseACAP Advice document for the purse seine mitigation advice. This advice document will include introductory and explanatory text, and will be made available on the ACAP website website. Finalise ACAP guidelines for removing entangled seabirds from nets (purse-seine and trawl) ). SBWG, via leads: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ (▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to help) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇, Secretariat Ongoing 4 weeks 3,000 (core) Using the toolbox approach. Costs for translation of advice document and guidelines, plus guidelines design. 3.4 Continue to update Mitigation Fact Sheets using new simplified format in a phased approach: 1) line weighting safety practices 2) updated advice on bird scaring lines for pelagic and demersal LL, and 3) fact sheets dealing with ACAP Best Practice measures. SBWG, BirdLifeBirdLife International, Secretariat Ongoing 1 week per fact sheet 10, 000 (core, for approach: 1) line weighting safety practices 2) translation, updated advice on bird scaring lines for pelagic and for and demersal LL, and 3) fact sheets dealing new with ACAP Best Practice measures. factsheets) Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.5 Further pursue approaches to improve uptake of best practice seabird bycatch mitigation measures. Continue to develop and refine communication strategy and products to: ▪ Reinvigorate advice ▪ Communicate with different audiences (e.g. presentations, videos, other multi- media) to include success stories and information aimed at overcoming impediments to implementation Model bycatch threat to seabird populations to communicate the extinction risk to ACAP Species. Continue to engage with certification schemes, by: ▪ Contributing to reviews of standards on bycatch considerations to encourage these to be informed by ACAP advice. ▪ Providing information to Parties and others to enable comment on individual fisheries assessments SBWG, PaCSWG Secretariat Secretariat, SBWG Ongoing 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to participate in the process 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to continue to provide advice on the process Aimed to help inform the development of future strategies for engagement with fishing fleets. Scope of work dependent on ongoing investigation into enhancing implementation of mitigation measures Possible secondment to investigate further specific communications areas and to supplement work of any part time consultant that the Secretariat might employ as communications adviser. Note cross-over with PaCSWG, communication is important for these matters as well well. How to make advice more user-friendly to fisheries managers and policy makers to enhance use. Model bycatch threat to seabird populations to communicate the extinction risk to ACAP Species. Continue to engage with certification schemes, by: ▪ Contributing to reviews of standards on bycatch considerations to encourage these to be informed by ACAP advice. ▪ Providing information to Parties and others to enable comment on individual fisheries assessments Secretariat, SBWG 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to continue to provide advice on the process Will require resources (possible secondment/small grant opportunity). ACAP should respond to relevant opportunities. Secretariat continue to engage, as required, consultant who has already provided advice on this process. A sub-group of SBWG will continue to pursue opportunities to engage with relevant schemes and will indicate when further input from the consultant would be helpful. Secretariat will continue to receive notifications from fishery certification schemes and will share these as relevant with the sub-group. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.6 Make available and disseminate ACAP advice on improving safety when hauling branch lines during pelagic longline operations. SBWG, RFMO Leads Ongoing Note studies done with 40, 45 and 60g, not presently feasible to test 80g. 3.7 Reporting on bycatch indicators and associated data, methodological approaches and reporting format refined as required Parties, SBWG, Secretariat Ongoing 20 weeks 10,000 p.a. (core) Need for contract support as this is a key element of work (0.25 FTE?) Workshop pre SBWG11. 3.8 Review and update the prioritisation framework for at-sea threats SBWG 2023-2024 1 week 5,000 (core) Analysis and update of data relating to threats and mitigation. Possible workshop. i) revise the framework for future use at SBWG11, taking account of risk assessment initiatives recently completed or currently underway. ii) update for MoP8. 3.9 Further development/update of best practice advice for mitigation in artisanal, small scale and recreational fisheries, including research for these fisheries. Make advice (toolboxes) available on ACAP website and facilitate dissemination of advice. SBWG, Lead: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing 2,000 (core, for translation) Continued development of the toolbox to provide advice on mitigation options available for artisanal and small-scale fisheries. Good opportunity for secondment. Before posting on website, include introductory text explaining the context, purpose and use of the advice. 3.10 Further development of best practice advice for mitigation in gillnet fisheries. SBWG Ongoing 2 weeks 0 Through liaison with external initiatives. It is anticipated that the first step of this process will be a comprehensive literature review of all gillnet mitigation research across taxa to be compiled for the next meetingtheSBWG11, and that ACAP Parties contribute towards this work, as appropriate. 3.11 Review of best practice guidelines in the use of Electronic Monitoring for the assessment and monitoring of seabird bycatch SBWG Lead: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing Draft guidelines Guidelines were developed in 2021. Task 3.1 (RFMO Engagement) will be an important mechanism for dissemination. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.12 Evaluate the factors that drive or limit success of NPOA-Seabirds in reducing the bycatch of seabirds SBWG Ongoing 20 weeks 0 3.13 Help facilitate and support collaborative seabird impact and risk assessments at various scales scales. SBWG Ongoing Encourage and help facilitate and support collaborative efforts to undertake seabird bycatch risk and impact assessments, including building capacity to undertake assessments – secondment opportunity. A number of initiatives currently underway. Progress reported at SBWG9, and will inform further actions. 3.14 Maintain bibliography of relevant bycatch information. SBWG, Science Officer Ongoing 1 week p.a. 0 Includes both published and unpublished literature. Replace working papers with published papers where possible. Submission of information from Parties and others encouraged. Refer and link to BMIS and other online bycatch databases. 3.15 Prepare a review of available information on the nature and extent of seabird bycatch associated with floated demersal longlines, and ways to increase the sink rate of this gear gear. SBWG intersessional group. group 2023 Possible secondment

Seabird Bycatch. 3.1 Continue to implement the RFMO and CCAMLR engagement strategy Engagement Strategy for ACAP (SBWG10 Doc 07 Rev 11 SBWG11 Doc 09) and review at each SBWG meeting. Relevant Parties to engage and assist RFMOs and other relevant international bodies in assessing and minimising bycatch of albatrosses and petrels. Refine ACAP specific products on best practice bycatch data collection and reporting, and present to RFMOs. Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG and AC Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG Ongoing a) 18 weeks p.a. b) 18 weeks p.a. c) 2 weeks p.a. (a+b) 30,000 p.a. (core) From 2025 37,500 p.a. 3,000 (core) a) Travel etc costs for attendance at selected RFMO meetings (less if Party can contribute directly) b) RFMO co-ordinator activities c) Review of process and recommend changes (SBWG) Includes development and dissemination of resources . Translation costs. These guidelines will also be relevant for national (Party) observer programmes programmes. 3.1 a) Review and update the RFMO engagement strategy Lead ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. AC Intersessional Group. AC14 Establish an intersessional group (see ANNEX 7). Engage with IAC (lead ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, Brazil). Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.2 Intersessional review of ACAP Best Practice Advice and Review documents for pelagic and demersal longline and trawl fishing gear SBWG via leads – Pelagic LL: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ LL: ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ to help ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ Pon Trawl: ▇▇▇▇▇: ▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ OngoingOngoing Improve consistency between documents. Review evidence on the relative effectiveness, noting regional differences, of different combinations of measures to support Best Practice Advice. 3.3 Further development of mitigation advice for purse-seine fisheries Formalisation of fisheries. Formalise ACAP Advice document for the purse seine mitigation advice. This advice document will include introductory and explanatory text, and will be made available on the ACAP website website. Finalise ACAP guidelines for removing entangled seabirds from nets (purse-seine and trawl). (now Task 3.18) SBWG, via leads: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ (▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to help) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇Pon, Secretariat Ongoing 4 weeks 3,000 (core) Using the toolbox approach. Costs for translation of advice document document. and guidelines, plus guidelines design.. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.4 Continue to update Mitigation Fact Sheets using new simplified format in a phased SBWG, BirdLife, Secretariat Ongoing 1 week per fact sheet 10, 000 (core, for approach: 1) line weighting safety practices 2) translation, updated advice on bird scaring lines for pelagic and for and demersal LL, and 3) fact sheets dealing new with ACAP Best Practice measures. SBWG, BirdLife International, Secretariat. Leads: Bird scaring lines: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Demersal longline line weighting: ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ Trawl cable, including net monitoring, mitigation: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Safe handling of seabirds entangled in nets: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing 1 week per fact sheet 10,000 15,000 (core, for translation, and for new factsheets) Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.5 Further pursue approaches to improve uptake of best practice seabird bycatch mitigation measures. Continue to develop and refine communication strategy and products to: ▪ Reinvigorate advice ▪ Communicate with different audiences (e.g. presentations, videos, other multi- media) to include success stories and information aimed at overcoming impediments to implementation SBWG, PaCSWG Secretariat Ongoing 5,000 (corenow Task 5.13) for a secondee/ contractee to participate in the process Aimed to help inform the development of future strategies for engagement with fishing fleets. Scope of work dependent on ongoing investigation into enhancing implementation of mitigation measures Possible secondment to investigate further specific communications areas and to supplement work of any part time consultant that the Secretariat might employ as communications adviser. Note cross-over with PaCSWG, communication is important for these matters as well How to make advice more user-friendly to fisheries managers and policy makers to enhance use. Model bycatch threat to seabird populations to communicate the extinction risk to ACAP Species. Continue to engage with certification schemes, by: ▪ Contributing to reviews of standards on bycatch considerations to encourage these to be informed by ACAP advice. ▪ Providing information to Parties and others sub-group to enable comment on individual fisheries assessments SBWG, PaCSWG Secretariat Secretariat, SBWG Ongoing 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to participate in the process 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to continue to provide advice on the process Aimed to help inform the development of future strategies for engagement with fishing fleets. Scope of work dependent on ongoing investigation into enhancing implementation of mitigation measures. Possible secondment to investigate further specific communications areas and to supplement work of any part time consultant that the Secretariat might employ as communications adviser. Note cross-over with PaCSWG, communication is important for these matters as well. How to make advice more user-friendly to fisheries managers and policy makers to enhance use. (now Task 5.13) Will require resources (possible secondment/small grant opportunity). ACAP should respond to relevant opportunities. Secretariat continue to engage, as required, consultant who has already provided advice on this process. A sub-sub- group of SBWG will continue to pursue opportunities to engage with relevant schemes and will indicate when further input from the consultant would be helpful. Secretariat will continue to receive notifications from fishery certification schemes and will share these as relevant with the sub-group. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.6 Make available and disseminate ACAP advice on improving safety when hauling branch lines during pelagic longline operations. SBWG, RFMO Leads Ongoing Note studies done with 40, 45 and 60g, not presently feasible to test 80g.g. Completed 3.7 Reporting on bycatch indicators and associated data, methodological approaches and reporting format refined as required Intersessional review to refine indicators Parties, SBWG, Secretariat ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ to lead initially. AC Intersessional Group (see ANNEX 7). Ongoing 20 weeks 10,000 p.a. (core) Need for contract support as this is a key element of work (0.25 FTE?) Workshop pre SBWG11. 3.7 a) Improve bycatch data collection and reporting. ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to lead. AC Intersessional Group Establish an intersessional correspondence group to address key challenges (see ANNEX 7). Provide input into data workshops held by Parties if feasible. Develop guidelines on bycatch data analysis to complement existing data collection guidelines 3.8 Review and update the prioritisation framework for at-sea threats SBWG 2023-2024 1 week 5,000 (core) Analysis and update of data relating to threats and mitigation. Possible workshop. i) revise the framework for future use at SBWG11, taking account of risk assessment initiatives recently completed or currently underway. ii) update for MoP8. 3.9 Further development/update of best practice advice for mitigation in artisanal, small scale and recreational fisheries, including research for these fisheries. Make advice (toolboxes) available on ACAP website and facilitate dissemination of advice. SBWG, Lead: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing 2,000 (core, for translation) Continued development of the toolbox to provide advice on mitigation options available for artisanal and small-scale fisheries. Good opportunity for secondment. Before posting on website, include introductory text explaining the context, purpose and use of the advice.. Engage with IAC (see Task 3.1.a). Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.9 a) Understand and mitigate the effects on seabirds of small-scale pelagic fisheries, in particular where the mainline is attached directly to surface floats SBWG Opportunity for secondments and small grants 3.10 Further development of best practice advice for mitigation in gillnet fisheries. SBWG Ongoing 2 weeks 0 Through liaison with external initiatives. It is anticipated that the first step of this process will be a comprehensive literature review of all gillnet mitigation research across taxa to be compiled for the next meetingSBWG11, and that ACAP Parties contribute towards this work, as appropriate. 3.11 Review of best practice guidelines in the use of Electronic Monitoring for the assessment and monitoring of seabird bycatch SBWG Lead: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing Draft guidelines Guidelines were developed in 2021. Task 3.1 (RFMO Engagement) will be an important mechanism for dissemination. Topic/ Engage with IAC (see Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD3.1a) 3.12 Evaluate the factors that drive or limit success of NPOA-Seabirds in reducing the bycatch of seabirds SBWG Ongoing 20 weeks 0Completed 3.13 Help facilitate and support collaborative seabird impact and risk assessments at various scales scales. SBWG Ongoing Encourage and help facilitate and support collaborative efforts to undertake seabird bycatch risk and impact assessments, including building capacity to undertake assessments – secondment opportunity. A number of initiatives currently underway. Progress reported at SBWG9, and will inform further actions. 3.14 Maintain bibliography of relevant bycatch information. information (Also see Task 5.7) SBWG, Science Officer Ongoing 1 week p.a. 0 Includes both published and unpublished literature. Replace working papers with published papers where possible. Submission of information from Parties and others encouraged. Refer and link to BMIS and other online bycatch databases.. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.15 Prepare a review of available information on the nature and extent of seabird bycatch associated with floated demersal longlines, and ways to increase the sink rate of this gear gear. SBWG intersessional group. group 2023 Possible secondment 3.16 Further development of technologies and techniques for monitoring compliance with seabird mitigation measures. SBWG Ongoing 10,000 Opportunity for secondments and small grants. Review current status of monitoring across key fisheries and undertake research on the development technologies and techniques for monitoring compliance, including EM. 3.17 Further development and assessment of pelagic longline branch line weighting or other priority research areas SBWG 2024-2025 Opportunity for secondments and small grants Includes assessment of the effectiveness of weighted hook designs, and use of non-toxic alternatives to lead when adding weight to the hook. 3.18 Develop guidelines for the safe removal of birds entangled in nets (purse seine, trawl, gillnet). SBWG, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇, Secretariat Ongoing 12 weeks 8,000 Standardise procedures and develop infographic guidelines. Costs for development of graphic images, guidelines design, and translation. 3.19 Support the development of an evidence- based seabird safe toolkit for the tuna supply chain by Southern Seabirds Trust SBWG, BirdLife International 2024-2025 Share resources and provide expert advice. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD)

Seabird Bycatch. 3.1 Continue to implement the RFMO and CCAMLR engagement strategy for ACAP (SBWG10 SBWG8 Doc 07 Rev 113) and review at each SBWG meeting. Relevant Parties to engage and assist RFMOs and other relevant international bodies in assessing and minimising bycatch of albatrosses and petrels. Refine Develop ACAP specific products on best practice bycatch data collection and reporting, and present reporting for presentation to RFMOs. Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG and AC Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG Ongoing a) 18 weeks p.a. b) 18 weeks p.a. c) 2 weeks p.a. (a+b) 30,000 p.a. (core) 3,000 (core) a) Travel etc costs for attendance at selected RFMO meetings (less if Party can contribute directly) b) RFMO co-ordinator activities c) Review of process and recommend changes (SBWG) Includes development and dissemination of resources Translation costs. These guidelines will also be relevant for national (Party) observer programmes Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD)resources 3.2 Intersessional review of ACAP Best Practice Advice and Review documents for pelagic and demersal longline and trawl fishing gear SBWG via leads – Pelagic LL: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ LL: ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ to help ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Trawl: ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing 3.3 Further development Development of mitigation advice for purse-seine fisheries Formalisation of ACAP Advice document for the purse seine mitigation advice. This advice document will include introductory and explanatory text, and will be made available on the ACAP website Finalise ACAP guidelines for removing entangled seabirds from nets (purse-seine and trawl) SBWG, via leads: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ (▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to help) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇, Secretariat Ongoing 4 weeks 3,000 (core) Using the toolbox approach. Costs for translation of advice document and guidelines, plus guidelines design. 3.4 Continue to update Mitigation Fact Sheets using new simplified format in a phased SBWG, BirdLife, Secretariat Ongoing 1 week per fact sheet 10, 000 (core, for approach: 1) complete fact sheets for pelagic LL line weighting safety practices and hook-shielding devices, 2) translation, updated advice on bird scaring lines for pelagic and for and demersal LL, and 3) fact sheets dealing new with ACAP Best Practice measures. factsheetsSBWG/BirdLife 2019-2021 1 week per fact sheet 10,000 (core, for translation and for new factsheet) Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.5 Further pursue approaches to improve Investigate the barriers and drivers in the uptake of best practice seabird bycatch mitigation measures. Continue to develop and refine communication strategy and products to: ▪ Reinvigorate advice ▪ Communicate with different audiences (e.g. presentations, videos, other multi- media) to include success stories and information aimed at overcoming impediments to implementation SBWG, PaCSWG Secretariat Ongoing 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to participate in the process Aimed to help inform the development of future strategies for engagement with fishing fleets. Scope of work dependent on ongoing investigation into enhancing implementation of mitigation measures Possible secondment to investigate further specific communications areas and to supplement work of any part time consultant that the Secretariat might employ as communications adviser. Note cross-over with PaCSWG, communication is important for these matters as well How to make advice more user-friendly to fisheries managers and policy makers to enhance use. Model bycatch threat to seabird populations to communicate the extinction risk to ACAP Species. Continue to engage with certification schemes, by: ▪ Contributing to reviews of standards on bycatch considerations to encourage these to be informed by ACAP advice. ▪ Providing information to Parties and others to enable comment on individual fisheries assessments Secretariat, SBWG 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to continue to provide advice on the process Will require resources (possible secondment/small grant opportunity). ACAP should respond to relevant opportunities. Secretariat continue to engage, as required, consultant who has already provided advice on this process. A sub-group of SBWG will continue to pursue opportunities to engage with relevant schemes and will indicate when further input from the consultant would be helpful. Secretariat will continue to receive notifications from fishery certification schemes and will share these as relevant with the sub-group. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.6 Make available and disseminate ACAP advice on improving safety when hauling branch lines during pelagic longline operations. SBWG, RFMO Leads Ongoing Note studies done with 40, 45 and 60g, not presently feasible to test 80g. 3.7 Reporting on bycatch indicators and associated data, methodological approaches and reporting format refined as required Parties, SBWG, Secretariat Ongoing 20 weeks 10,000 p.a. (core) Need for contract support as this is a key element of work (0.25 FTE?) Workshop pre SBWG11. 3.8 Review and update the prioritisation framework for at-sea threats SBWG 2023-2024 1 week 5,000 (core) Analysis and update of data relating to threats and mitigation. Possible workshop. i) revise the framework for future use at SBWG11, taking account of risk assessment initiatives recently completed or currently underway. ii) update for MoP8 3.9 Further development/update of best practice advice for mitigation in artisanal, small scale and recreational fisheries, including research for these fisheries. Make advice (toolboxes) available on ACAP website and facilitate dissemination of advice. SBWG, Lead: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing 2,000 (core, for translation) Continued development of the toolbox to provide advice on mitigation options available for artisanal and small-scale fisheries. Good opportunity for secondment. Before posting on website, include introductory text explaining the context, purpose and use of the advice. 3.10 Further development of best practice advice for mitigation in gillnet fisheries. SBWG Ongoing 2 weeks 0 Through liaison with external initiatives. It is anticipated that the first step of this process will be a comprehensive literature review of all gillnet mitigation research across taxa to be compiled for the next meeting, and that ACAP Parties contribute towards this work, as appropriate. 3.11 Review of best practice guidelines in the use of Electronic Monitoring for the assessment and monitoring of seabird bycatch SBWG Lead: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing Draft guidelines were developed in 2021. Task 3.1 (RFMO Engagement) will be an important mechanism for dissemination. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.12 Evaluate the factors that drive or limit success of NPOA-Seabirds in reducing the bycatch of seabirds SBWG Ongoing 20 weeks 0 3.13 Help facilitate and support collaborative seabird impact and risk assessments at various scales SBWG Ongoing Encourage and help facilitate and support collaborative efforts to undertake seabird bycatch risk and impact assessments, including building capacity to undertake assessments – secondment opportunity. A number of initiatives currently underway. Progress reported at SBWG9, and will inform further actions. 3.14 Maintain bibliography of relevant bycatch information. SBWG, Science Officer Ongoing 1 week p.a. 0 Includes both published and unpublished literature. Replace working papers with published papers where possible. Submission of information from Parties and others encouraged. Refer and link to BMIS and other online bycatch databases. 3.15 Prepare a review of available information on the nature and extent of seabird bycatch associated with floated demersal longlines, and ways to increase the sink rate of this gear SBWG intersessional group. 2023 Possible secondmente.

Seabird Bycatch. 3.1 Continue to implement the RFMO and CCAMLR engagement strategy for ACAP (SBWG10 SBWG8 Doc 13) (SBWG9 Doc 07 Rev 1) and review at each SBWG meeting. Relevant Parties to engage and assist RFMOs and other relevant international bodies in assessing and minimising bycatch of albatrosses and petrels. Refine Develop ACAP specific products on best practice bycatch data collection and reporting for presentation to RFMOs. Reformat ACAP RFMO Engagement Strategy document. Convert Table 1 into a more efficient format for reporting, and present to RFMOswith clearer actions. Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG and AC Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG Ongoing a) 18 weeks p.a. b) 18 weeks p.a. c) 2 weeks p.a. (a+b) 30,000 p.a. (core) 3,000 (core) a) Travel etc costs for attendance at selected RFMO meetings (less if Party can contribute directly) b) RFMO co-ordinator activities c) Review of process and recommend changes (SBWG) Includes development and dissemination of resources Translation costs. These guidelines will also be relevant for national (Party) observer programmes Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD)resources 3.2 Intersessional review of ACAP Best Practice Advice and Review documents for pelagic and demersal longline and trawl fishing gear SBWG via leads – Pelagic LL: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ LL: ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ to help ▇▇▇▇▇: ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ OngoingOngoing Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.3 Further development of mitigation advice for purse-seine fisheries Formalisation of ACAP Advice document for the purse seine mitigation advice. This advice document will include introductory and explanatory text, and will be made available on the ACAP website Finalise ACAP guidelines for removing entangled seabirds from nets (purse-seine and trawl) SBWG, via leads: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ (▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to help) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇, Secretariat Ongoing 4 weeks 3,000 (core) Using the toolbox approach. Costs for translation of advice document and guidelines, plus guidelines design. 3.4 Continue to update Mitigation Fact Sheets using new simplified format in a phased SBWG, BirdLife, Secretariat Ongoing 1 week per fact sheet 10, 000 (core, for approach: 1) complete fact sheets for pelagic LL line weighting and hook-shielding devices, 2) line weighting safety practices 23) translation, updated advice on bird scaring lines for pelagic and for and demersal LL, and 34) fact sheets dealing new with ACAP Best Practice measures. factsheetsSBWG, BirdLife, Secretariat 2019-2021 1 week per fact sheet 10,000 (core, for translation and for new factsheet) Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds New fact sheet on improving safety when using branchline weighting (AUDeither as separate fact sheet or as part of line weighting fact sheet). Opportunity of FAO funding with timeline. 3.5 Further investigate the barriers and drivers in the and pursue approaches to improve uptake of best practice seabird bycatch mitigation measures. Continue to develop and refine communication strategy and products to: ▪ Reinvigorate advice ▪ Communicate with different audiences measures (e.g. presentations, videos, other multi- media) to include success stories and information aimed at overcoming impediments to implementation SBWG, PaCSWG Secretariat Ongoing 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to participate in the process Aimed to help inform the development of future strategies for engagement with fishing fleets. Scope of work dependent on ongoing investigation into enhancing implementation of mitigation measures Possible secondment to investigate further specific communications areas and to supplement work of any part time consultant that the Secretariat might employ as communications adviser. Note cross-over with PaCSWG, communication is important for these matters as well How to make advice more user-friendly to fisheries managers and policy makers to enhance use. Model bycatch threat to seabird populations to communicate the extinction risk to ACAP Species. Continue to engage with certification schemes, by: ▪ Contributing to reviews of standards on bycatch considerations to encourage these to be informed by ACAP advice. ▪ Providing information to Parties and others to enable comment on individual fisheries assessments Secretariat, SBWG 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to continue to provide advice on the process Will require resources (possible secondment/small grant opportunity). ACAP should respond to relevant opportunities. Secretariat continue to engage, as required, consultant who has already provided advice on this process. A sub-group of SBWG will continue to pursue opportunities to engage with relevant schemes and will indicate when further input from the consultant would be helpful. Secretariat will continue to receive notifications from fishery certification schemes and will share these as relevant with the sub-group. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.6 Make available and disseminate ACAP advice on improving safety when hauling branch lines during pelagic longline operations. SBWG, RFMO Leads Ongoing Note studies done with 40, 45 and 60g, not presently feasible to test 80g. 3.7 Reporting on bycatch indicators and associated data, methodological approaches and reporting format refined as required Parties, SBWG, Secretariat Ongoing 20 weeks 10,000 p.a. (core) Need for contract support as this is a key element of work (0.25 FTE?) Workshop pre SBWG11. 3.8 Review and update the prioritisation framework for at-sea threats SBWG 2023-2024 1 week 5,000 (core) Analysis and update of data relating to threats and mitigation. Possible workshop. i) revise the framework for future use at SBWG11, taking account of risk assessment initiatives recently completed or currently underway. ii) update for MoP8 3.9 Further development/update of best practice advice for mitigation in artisanal, small scale and recreational fisheries, including research for these fisheries. Make advice (toolboxes) available on ACAP website and facilitate dissemination of advice. SBWG, Lead: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing 2,000 (core, for translation) Continued development of the toolbox to provide advice on mitigation options available for artisanal and small-scale fisheries. Good opportunity for secondment. Before posting on website, include introductory text explaining the context, purpose and use of the advice. 3.10 Further development of best practice advice for mitigation in gillnet fisheries. SBWG Ongoing 2 weeks 0 Through liaison with external initiatives. It is anticipated that the first step of this process will be a comprehensive literature review of all gillnet mitigation research across taxa to be compiled for the next meeting, and that ACAP Parties contribute towards this work, as appropriate. 3.11 Review of best practice guidelines in the use of Electronic Monitoring for the assessment and monitoring of seabird bycatch SBWG Lead: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing Draft guidelines were developed in 2021. Task 3.1 (RFMO Engagement) will be an important mechanism for dissemination. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.12 Evaluate the factors that drive or limit success of NPOA-Seabirds in reducing the bycatch of seabirds SBWG Ongoing 20 weeks 0 3.13 Help facilitate and support collaborative seabird impact and risk assessments at various scales SBWG Ongoing Encourage and help facilitate and support collaborative efforts to undertake seabird bycatch risk and impact assessments, including building capacity to undertake assessments – secondment opportunity. A number of initiatives currently underway. Progress reported at SBWG9, and will inform further actions. 3.14 Maintain bibliography of relevant bycatch information. SBWG, Science Officer Ongoing 1 week p.a. 0 Includes both published and unpublished literature. Replace working papers with published papers where possible. Submission of information from Parties and others encouraged. Refer and link to BMIS and other online bycatch databases. 3.15 Prepare a review of available information on the nature and extent of seabird bycatch associated with floated demersal longlines, and ways to increase the sink rate of this gear SBWG intersessional group. 2023 Possible secondmente.

Seabird Bycatch. 3.1 Continue to implement the RFMO and CCAMLR engagement strategy Engagement Strategy for ACAP (SBWG10 Doc 07 Rev 11 SBWG11 Doc 09 AC14 Doc 20) and review at each SBWG meeting. Relevant Parties to engage and assist RFMOs and other relevant international bodies in assessing and minimising bycatch of albatrosses and petrels. Refine ACAP specific products on best practice bycatch data collection and reporting, and present to RFMOs. Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG and AC Individual RFMO co- ordinators, Secretariat, SBWG Ongoing a) 18 weeks p.a. b) 18 weeks p.a. c) 2 weeks p.a. (a+b) 30,000 p.a. (core) From 2025 37,500 p.a. 3,000 (core) a) Travel etc costs for attendance at selected RFMO meetings (less if Party can contribute directly) b) RFMO co-ordinator activities c) Review of process and recommend changes (SBWG) Includes development and dissemination of resources . Translation costs. These guidelines will also be relevant for national (Party) observer programmes programmes. 3.1 a) Continue with the review and update of the RFMCO Engagement Strategy Lead ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Intersessional Group (see ANNEX 7). AC14 2024-2025 Establish an intersessional group (see ANNEX 7). Engage with IAC (lead ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, Brazil). Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.2 Intersessional review of ACAP Best Practice Advice and Review documents for pelagic and demersal longline and trawl fishing gear SBWG via leads – Pelagic LL: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ LL: ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ to help ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ Pon Trawl: ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ OngoingOngoing Improve consistency between documents. Review evidence on the relative effectiveness, noting regional differences, of different combinations of measures to support Best Practice Advice. Commence wider review of the structure of documents, including version control and documenting version changes. 3.2 a) Sink rate testing advice Intersessional Group (See ANNEX 7) Lead: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 2024-2025 To provide guidance on adequate testing methodologies to demonstrate compliance with ACAP sink rate criterion. 3.3 Further development of mitigation advice for purse-seine fisheries Formalisation of fisheries. Formalise ACAP Advice document for the purse seine mitigation advice. This advice document will include introductory and explanatory text, and will be made available on the ACAP website website. Finalise ACAP guidelines for removing entangled seabirds from nets (purse-seine and trawl). (now Task 3.18) SBWG, via leads: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ (▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to help) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇Pon, Secretariat Ongoing 4 weeks 3,000 (core) Using the toolbox approach. Costs for translation of advice document or possible in- kind support from Parties. and guidelines, plus guidelines design.. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.4 Continue to update Mitigation Fact Sheets using new simplified format in a phased SBWG, BirdLife, Secretariat Ongoing 1 week per fact sheet 10, 000 (core, for approach: 1) line weighting safety practices 2) translation, updated advice on bird scaring lines for pelagic and for and demersal LL, and 3) fact sheets dealing new with ACAP Best Practice measures. SBWG, BirdLife International, Secretariat. Leads: Bird scaring lines: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Demersal longline line weighting: ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ Trawl cable, including net monitoring, mitigation: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Safe handling of seabirds entangled in nets: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing 1 week per fact sheet 10,000 15,000 (core, for translation, and for new factsheets) Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.5 Further pursue approaches to improve uptake of best practice seabird bycatch mitigation measures. Continue to develop and refine communication strategy and products to: ▪ Reinvigorate advice ▪ Communicate with different audiences (e.g. presentations, videos, other multi- media) to include success stories and information aimed at overcoming impediments to implementation (now Task 5.13) SBWG, PaCSWG Secretariat Ongoing 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to participate in the process Aimed to help inform the development of future strategies for engagement with fishing fleets. Scope of work dependent on ongoing investigation into enhancing implementation of mitigation measures measures. Possible secondment to investigate further specific communications areas and to supplement work of any part time consultant that the Secretariat might employ as communications adviser. Note cross-over with PaCSWG, communication is important for these matters as well well. How to make advice more user-friendly to fisheries managers and policy makers to enhance use. (now Task 5.13) Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) Model bycatch threat to seabird populations to communicate the extinction risk to ACAP Species. Continue to engage with certification schemes, by: ▪ Contributing to reviews of standards on bycatch considerations to encourage these to be informed by ACAP advice. ▪ Providing information to Parties and others sub-group to enable comment on individual fisheries assessments Secretariat, SBWG 5,000 (core) for a secondee/ contractee to continue to provide advice on the process Will require resources (possible secondment/small grant opportunity). ACAP should respond to relevant opportunities. Secretariat continue to engage, as required, consultant who has already provided advice on this process. A sub-group of SBWG will continue to pursue opportunities to engage with relevant schemes and will indicate when further input from the consultant would be helpful. Secretariat will continue to receive notifications from fishery certification schemes and will share these as relevant with the sub-group. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD). 3.6 Make available and disseminate ACAP advice on improving safety when hauling branch lines during pelagic longline operations. SBWG, RFMO Leads Ongoing Note studies done with 40, 45 and 60g, not presently feasible to test 80g.g. Completed 3.7 Reporting on bycatch indicators and associated data, methodological approaches and reporting format refined as required Intersessional review to refine indicators Parties, SBWG, Secretariat ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ to lead initially. AC New Intersessional Group established at AC14 (see ANNEX 7). Ongoing 20 weeks 10,000 p.a. (core) Need for contract support as this is a key element of work (0.25 FTE?) Workshop pre SBWG11. Commence work on refined (Response) indicators as endorsed by AC14. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 7 a) Improve bycatch data collection and reporting. ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to lead. AC New Intersessional Group established at AC14. Establish an intersessional correspondence group to address key challenges (see ANNEX 7). Possible Secondment. Provide input into data workshops held by Parties if feasible. Commence work refining questions in seabird bycatch data reporting forms, as endorsed by AC14. Develop guidelines on bycatch data analysis to complement existing data collection guidelines Develop a plan and schedule for a wider project to support Parties and Range States with reporting. 3.8 Review and update the prioritisation framework for at-sea threats SBWG SBWG, Parties, New Intersessional Group established at AC14 (see ANNEX 7) 2023-2024 2024- 2025 1 week 5,000 (core) Analysis and update of data relating to threats and mitigation. Possible workshop. i) revise the framework for future use at SBWG11, taking account of risk assessment initiatives recently completed or currently underway. ii) update for MoP8. Identify and score missing Party fisheries to enable a partial update for MoP8 if possible. Develop a plan and schedule for a wider update of the framework. Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.9 Further development/update of best practice advice for mitigation in artisanal, small scale and recreational fisheries, including research for these fisheries. Make advice (toolboxes) available on ACAP website and facilitate dissemination of advice. SBWG, Lead: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 2,000 (core, for translation) Continued development of the toolbox to provide advice on mitigation options available for artisanal and small-scale fisheries. Good opportunity for secondment. Distribute to SBWG intersessionally. Post updated toolkit on website before AC15. Before posting on website, include introductory text explaining the context, purpose and use of the advice. Engage with IAC (see Task 3.1.a). 3.9 a) Understand and mitigate the effects on seabirds of small-scale pelagic fisheries, in particular where the mainline is attached directly to surface floats SBWG 2024-2025 Opportunity for secondments and small grants 3.10 Further development of best practice advice for mitigation in gillnet fisheries. SBWG Ongoing 2 weeks 0 Through liaison with external initiatives. It is anticipated that the first step of this process will be a comprehensive literature review of all gillnet mitigation research across taxa to be compiled for the next meetingSBWG11, and that ACAP Parties contribute towards this work, as appropriate. 3.11 Review of best practice guidelines for data collection by observer programmes and in the use of Electronic Monitoring for the assessment and monitoring of seabird bycatch SBWG Lead: ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ New Intersessional Group established at AC14 (same Group as under 3.7 & 3.8) Ongoing Draft guidelines Guidelines were developed and last reviewed in 2021. Task 3.1 (RFMO Engagement) will be an important mechanism for dissemination. Commence review, including provision of guidance on seabird bycatch estimation methods. Engage with IAC (see Task 3.1a) Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.12 Evaluate the factors that drive or limit success of NPOA-Seabirds in reducing the bycatch of seabirds SBWG Ongoing 20 weeks 0Completed 3.13 Help facilitate and support collaborative seabird impact and risk assessments at various scales scales. SBWG Ongoing Encourage and help facilitate and support collaborative efforts to undertake seabird bycatch risk and impact assessments, including building capacity to undertake assessments – secondment opportunity. A number of initiatives currently underway. Progress reported at SBWG9, and will inform further actions. 3.14 Maintain bibliography of relevant bycatch information. information (Also see Task 5.7) SBWG, Science Officer Ongoing 1 week p.a. 0 Includes both published and unpublished literature. Replace working papers with published papers where possible. Submission of information from Parties and others encouraged. Refer and link to BMIS and other online bycatch databases. 3.15 Further understand and mitigate the effects on seabird bycatch in Prepare a review of available information on the nature and extent of seabird bycatch associated with floated demersal longlines, and including ways to increase the sink rate of this gear gear. SBWG intersessional groupgroup 20232024-2025 Opportunity Possible for secondment and small grant Topic/ Task Responsible group Time frame Resources Action detail/ comments Time Funds (AUD) 3.16 Further development of technologies and techniques for monitoring compliance with seabird mitigation measures. 2023 Possible secondmentSBWG Ongoing 10,000 Opportunity for secondments and small grants. Review current status of monitoring across key fisheries and undertake research on the development technologies and techniques for monitoring compliance, including EM. 3.17 Further development and assessment of pelagic longline branch line weighting or other priority research areas SBWG 2024-2025 Opportunity for secondments and small grants Includes assessment of the effectiveness of weighted hook designs, and use of non-toxic alternatives to lead when adding weight to the hook. 3.18 Develop guidelines for the safe removal of birds entangled in nets (purse seine, trawl, gillnet). SBWG, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Ongoing 12 weeks 8,000 Standardise procedures and develop infographic guidelines. Costs for development of graphic images, guidelines design, and translation. 3.19 Support the development of an evidence- based Disseminate Seabird-Safe Toolkit for the tuna supply chain by Southern Seabirds Trust SBWG, BirdLife International 2024-2025 Share resources and provide expert advice.